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Android (Methyltestosterone) is an oral form of testosterone that's easy to take but not available as a generic yet.

Treats low testosterone.

The testosterone implant is a good option for long-term testosterone therapy, but it can be expensive, and it's really important that you get the right dose so your doctor doesn't have to remove pellets.

Upsides

A first-choice treatment for men with low testosterone.

Oral form of testosterone that some people prefer over injections and topical gels and patches.

Your doctor will give this shot to you every 3 months, so you don't have to worry about administering it yourself like some testosterone injections.

Unlike topical forms of testosterone, you don't have to worry about accidentally transferring this medication to another person's skin.

Downsides

Not a first-choice treatment for breast cancers that respond to testosterone.

Not available as generic, so it can be expensive.

Not available in generic form, so it can be more expensive.

Your doctor has to calculate your dose for 3 months. If it ends up being too much, the doctor might have to remove some of the implant pellets.